5209.39.00.40 - Other (317)

This HTS category, 5209.39.00.40, covers dyed woven fabrics of cotton that contain 85 percent or more cotton by weight and weigh more than 200 grams per square meter. These fabrics are characterized by their weave construction, specifically excluding sateens. The "Other" designation signifies fabrics within this broad cotton category that do not fall into more specific weave types listed at this level of the tariff schedule.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 5209.39.00.20 (Sateens), is crucial. While both are dyed cotton fabrics exceeding 200 g/m² and containing at least 85% cotton, sateens are identified by their characteristic smooth surface and lustrous appearance, achieved through a specific weave structure where floats are more prominent than in twill or other weaves. This category, therefore, encompasses all other dyed woven cotton fabrics meeting the weight and cotton content thresholds that are not sateens.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. The focus for classification within 5209.39.00.40 lies on confirming the fabric's composition (85% or more cotton), weight (over 200 g/m²), dyeing status, and its weave construction, ensuring it is not a sateen. Practical examples might include certain dyed twill weaves not specifically named elsewhere, or other proprietary weaves that do not conform to the definition of a sateen.